WYNN

WYNN is the innovative literacy software tool designed to enhance success for individuals with reading challenges and writing difficulties. WYNN was developed with the help of special educators and individuals with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and aphasia. By using a bi-modal approach – simultaneous highlighting of the text as it is spoken – WYNN transforms printed text into understandable information that benefits readers of all ages including English Language Learners (ELL), struggling readers and children with ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder). Two versions of our software for learning to read and write are available WYNN is available in two versions: WYNN Wizard and WYNN Reader. Both these computer programs read text aloud while highlighting spoken words, include the four color-coded toolbars, and provide reading, writing, studying, productivity, and Internet features.

• WYNN Wizard, our premier product, is scanning and reading software. It includes optical character recognition (OCR), the ability to scan printed pages and convert them into electronic text. Speech synthesis enables this scanned text to be read aloud. Additionally, WYNN Wizard can read word processing documents, Adobe Acrobat PDF files, text files, and the Internet.
• WYNN Reader includes all features of WYNN Wizard except OCR, or scanning capability. Additionally, files that have been previously scanned and saved using WYNN Wizard can be read with WYNN Reader.

We provide Network-enabled versions of both WYNN Wizard and WYNN Reader adaptive software packages.

WYNN’s features and benefits appeal to individuals of all ages. Educators, students and adults benefit from its powerful and flexible features. The detailed chart, “Reading and Writing Roadblocks, How WYNN Can Help,” describes specific learning disabilities and which features in WYNN assist the learner to become more successful and self confident.

• Bi-modal approach to reading — text is highlighted in context as it is spoken aloud
• Full editing capabilities — the ability to modify electronic files, scanned pages, or newly created documents
• Clear, natural sounding speech
• Scanned-in pages retain original layout
• Customized visual presentation
• Built-in talking dictionary and thesaurus
• Traditional study tools — highlighting, bookmarking, text and voice notes, and more
• Teacher Lockout — temporarily restricts student access to the dictionary, thesaurus, and spell-checker during tests
• Ability to read the Internet
• Word prediction
• Key Learning features now available in Exact View
• Spell Check as you Type
• Homophones – New Feature!
• MP3 and WAV Conversion
• Highlight Web pages
• Extract highlighted text from Web pages
• Compatible with WebCT
• Plus many more

For Users

• Easy-to-use rotating toolbars provide all reading functions
• Bi-modal approach increases reading comprehension
• Intuitive buttons and icons provide short learning curve
• Modify speech to aid with individuals’ auditory processing style
• Customize visual presentation to create a “friendlier” reading environment
• Traditional study aids to enhance effective reading and learning
• With one keystroke a student can pull highlighted information from a Web page directly into a WYNN document
• Users can use the WebMasking feature and spotlight in increments to tailor reading mode on Web pages
• To enhance comprehension of information on the Web, users have access to WYNN’s powerful Dictionary feature
• Success increases motivation and confidence

For Educators

• Support for teaching and methodology
• Support for IEP Requirements and ADA compliance
• Permits oral reading of tests for required studies
• Ability to tailor school work to students’ individual strengths
• Ability to customize grade-level curriculum
• Universal Design for all Learning styles